Shivan Dragon
Fifth Edition 267† • rare
- Set
- Fifth Edition
- Collector number
- 267†
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Melissa A. Benson
- Market price
- $5.74
What it does
Flying
red mana: This creature gets +1/+0 until end of turn.
While it's true most dragons are cruel, the Shivan dragon seems to take particular glee in the misery of others, often tormenting its victims much like a cat plays with a mouse before delivering the final blow.
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Shivan Dragon made its debut in the Alpha set of Magic: The Gathering in 1993, quickly establishing itself as the quintessential powerhouse creature of the game's early years. As a red rare, it embodied the color's philosophy of raw, aggressive power, requiring a significant mana investment to cast while offering a scaling threat through its fire-breathing ability. By the time it appeared in Fifth Edition, released in 1997, the card was already a legendary staple of the game, serving as a nostalgic centerpiece for players who had been with the game since its inception.
The iconic artwork for the Shivan Dragon was created by Melissa A. Benson, whose imaginative depiction of a massive, ember-scaled beast soaring above a volcanic landscape helped define the visual identity of Magic: The Gathering. Benson’s illustration is frequently cited by collectors for its classic fantasy aesthetic, which eschewed digital polish for a gritty, painterly style. During the Fifth Edition run, the card maintained its original, cherished illustration, ensuring that it remained a highly recognizable and sought-after anchor of the set's rare pool.
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